Camp Celiac - Camper
Camp Celiac is an overnight summer camp in Livermore, CA, specifically designed for children with Celiac Disease, offering a safe and fun gluten-free environ...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Celiac loads successfully and clearly outlines its mission as a summer camp for children with Celiac Disease. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for 20 years, founded by Dr. Kathleen Bethin, and is a non-profit organization. The camp is an overnight program, and while a specific staff-to-camper ratio isn't listed, the site emphasizes a dedicated medical team including doctors, nurses, and dietitians. The 'Staff' page mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Celiac' show a 5.0-star rating from 15 reviews, with parents frequently praising the safe, inclusive, and fun environment for their children with Celiac Disease. Social media handles found are @campceliac on Instagram and 'campceliac' on Facebook, both actively promoting the camp's activities.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 9–15
Camp Celiac - Camper is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 9–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 5535 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
- Cost notes: The only required cost for Camp Celiac 2025 is a $25 non-refundable registration fee. We pay for Camp primarily with donations and grants. USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Celiac - Camper
- What ages does Camp Celiac - Camper accept?
- Camp Celiac - Camper is open to children ages 9–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Celiac - Camper cost?
- Camp Celiac - Camper publishes $25/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Celiac - Camper's hours?
- Camp Celiac - Camper runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Celiac - Camper?
- Camp Celiac - Camper is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Celiac - Camper provide lunch?
- Camp Celiac - Camper does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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